Water Online Highlights

1. A Redefined Edge For Agentic AI: Converging Compute And Networking 3/19/2026

   Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase with agentic AI: autonomous systems that perceive, decide, act, and learn without constant human oversight, operating independently across distributed environments while collaborating with other agents in real time. This shift demands a fundamental rethinking of WAN infrastructure architecture.

2. City Undergoing Water System Overhaul Used AVT EZ Valve To Keep The Water Flowing 3/19/2026

   Modernize aging water infrastructure without service interruptions. By installing strategic control points on live lines, municipalities can perform vital repairs and upgrades while maintaining full pressure and fire protection for the entire community.

3. Maintaining And Improving Jersey City Water Infrastructure 3/18/2026

   Jersey City in New Jersey is undergoing a period of development and growth which has seen its population increase by more than 50,000 people in the last 13 years. To cater for this growth, the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority is tasked with maintaining its aging water infrastructure and improving its critical water supply to ensure it can meet the needs of its customers both now and into the future.

4. Critical Infrastructure Fails The Way It's Funded 3/17/2026

   Our infrastructure systems have operated in managed deterioration for decades. And not surprisingly, once they deteriorate badly enough and cross over into active failure, all cost discipline disappears.

5. Your Chlorine Sensor Is Lying to You — Here's 65 Days Of Proof 3/17/2026

   The operators at Compton Durville Water Treatment Works thought their chlorine dosing was under control. Their Siemens Depolox membrane sensor showed residuals right at setpoint. The PID loop was doing its job. On paper, everything looked fine. It wasn't. 

6. SIWA MDM: Analytics Foundation For Water Meter Data Management 3/17/2026

   Get a closer look at how SIWA MDM Analytics Foundation transforms utility data into actionable insight.

7. Inside the Furnace: How Thermal Reactivation Is Reshaping Municipal Water Treatment 3/17/2026

   In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Elisa Mayerberger of Calgon Carbon to explore the growing importance of thermal reactivation in water treatment.

8. Water Agitation vs. F.O.G.: How Technology Is Solving A Costly Problem In Lift Stations 3/17/2026

   Wastewater lift stations struggle with F.O.G. buildup, causing maintenance headaches. Continuous water agitation, like Kasco’s HydraForce™, prevents grease accumulation, reduces chemical use, and improves pump efficiency.

9. Mixing It Up: How Active Tank Mixers Help Rehabilitate Aging Water Systems 3/17/2026

   Aging water storage tanks face stratification and stagnation, threatening water quality. Active mixing ensures uniform disinfectant distribution, reduces flushing, and improves system reliability and regulatory compliance.

10. Meter Data Management 101: The Essential Middle Layer That Turns Raw AMI Data Into Trust And Revenue 3/17/2026

    Meter Data Management systems transform raw AMI data into validated insights, enabling accurate billing, leak detection, and operational analytics while helping utilities manage growing data volumes securely and efficiently.